Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale Season 2 opens with a murder, setting the stage for a mystery complete with magic and secrets. In the charming little English town of Sanctuary, Sarah Fenn and her daughter Harper find themselves drawn into a 21st century witch hunt sparked by a shocking murder. The episode 2 of the series is set to air on January 1, 2026, at 12 am PT and 3 am ET on AMC+.Sarah and Harper have left Sanctuary behind when we meet the mother-daughter duo in Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale Season 2. In the previous episode, Harper finds it hard to keep her powers in check. She gets acquainted with a man, with whom she sets on a road trip. Sarah is back in town, where Maggie shares the news of the murder of her assistant Ryan. Sarah discovers that the murder was done by a witch, who is also threatening Harper. In the upcoming episode, Sarah and Maggie will delve deeper into finding the murderer. Meanwhile Harper tries to make sense of the truth she learnt about her new friend.Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale Season 2 Episode 2 release date and streaming details Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale Season 2 Episode 2 will drop on January 1, 2026, at 12 am PT and 3 am ET on AMC+. The latest season comprises 6 episodes, which will have weekly releases.AMC+ plan with ads is available at $6.99/ per month, while ad-free option is available at $9.99/ per month or $95.88/ per year. AMC+ is also available as an add-on channel for Prime Video subscribers.Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale Season 2 Episode 2 cast Elaine Cassidy as Sarah FennHazel Doupe as Harper FennClive Standen as Lachlan FreyClaire Cooper as Angela OtisValerie O'Connor as BridgetteKelly Campbell as Julia GarstonDaniel Adegboyega as Pierre MartineauElish Liburd as Izzy PatersonAmy de Bhrun as AbigailStephanie Levi-John as DCI Maggie KnightWhat to expect in Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale Season 2 Episode 2?In Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale Season 2 Episode 1, the audience find that Sanctuary is still reeling from the events that rocked the town in the first season. Sarah and Harper, whose magic remains a secret, are staying away in Scotland. Sarah believes that Harper’s magic is unstable and needs more work.While Harper stays back, Sarah decides to pay a visit to Sanctuary, where she learns about the murder of Ryan. Things have changed for witches, particularly with Angela intent on waging war against them. There are strict rules in place for witches. While Sarah is initially hesitant to help Maggie with the investigation, when she gets a threatening package with Harper’s lock of hair, she decides to help look into it with Maggie.On the other side, Harper strikes a connection with a man, Lachlan. At the place where Ryan was murdered, Sarah will discover that the killer was a witch. Also, it is revealed that Harper’s new friend is her father.In Episode 2, we will find Sarah and Maggie unearthing details about the person who committed the heinous murder. The sigil at the place will become one of the crucial clues. Meanwhile, Harper struggles to come to terms with the new information.As per Rotten Tomatoes, the synopsis for the new episode states,“Following the discovery of a sigil at the crime scene, Sarah and Maggie determine that they have to dig deeper into the killer's identity; having discovered that Lachlan's identify, Harper grapples with her feelings towards him.”Watch Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale Season 2 episode 2 on January 1, 2026, at 12 am PT on AMC+.ALSO READ: Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale Season 2 Episode 1 recap: A shocking murder sets off a chain of startling revelationsFor more stories on shows, follow SoapCentral